Chapter 1366 Prelude To A Wonderful Night?

Because the supermarket was located in the opposite direction from Hana's house, there was no other choice but to go to the convenience store to find something I could use for dinner.

Naturally, there was no fresh or even frozen meat sold in the store; whether it was pork, beef, chicken, or fish. That's why I settled on picking canned meatloaf as well as ready-made pasta. Have to make do with that. It's either that or a microwaveable boxed meal anyway.

Upon confirming that there weren't any condiments in her kitchen, I also started picking those up along with other ingredients that I would be adding to the pasta, filling up my basket.

When I reached the counter and started paying for everything, the three girls emerged from somewhere, each one carrying a snack, a dessert, or both. They also picked a large bottle of soda.

And looking at their pleasant smiles, they're very much excited about dinner.

They lined those up along with mine, making the cashier throw us weird looks.

Thankfully she's not a part-timer but a proper adult, possibly the manager of the store. She minded her own business and did not unnecessarily comment on what she witnessed.

Ah. But she looked at me with slight pity though. I was still carrying their bags and books, after all. She probably thought I was being bullied by the three.

To remove that misconception, I pulled Hifumi to my side and slipped my arm around her on our way out of the store.

When I glanced back, the lady at the counter had her thumb up to me, looking a little proud. That's a little weird but it's fine.

With that, we continued on our way to Hana's house.

It didn't take long. Only less than five minutes.

That was the same convenience store that she told me she was planning to buy dinner at, after all.

Their house was big but not as big as Ishida-senpai's. Still, it's bigger than our house. Perhaps, it contained at least ten bedrooms apart from the kitchen, living room, dining room, and other utility rooms.

Opening up the gate and the door with her key, Hana then invited us in.

I dropped the bags and books in the living room before walking straight to the kitchen to prepare, leaving the three of them there.

Of course, the three tried to come after me and help in preparing dinner. But with the main goal of this evening being their mending their old connection, I told them to stay put and wait for me to call for them.

Although it should be my first time in the house, I couldn't help but feel that the atmosphere was livelier than the gloomy mansion of Ishida-senpai or Rae.

I guess it could be attributed to our lively presence.

Anyway, I messaged Akane where I was and also updated the other girls who were already at their homes before starting up.

Half an hour later, I finished cooking an improvised spaghetti and served it on the table.

Even without calling them, their heads already peeked from the door of the dining room as if they were waiting for that moment.

Yeah. They couldn't really stay put in the living room or continue their talk from earlier. They settled themselves watching me move around the kitchen.

"Is it fun watching me?" While intentionally sounding a little miffed, I called out to the three girls.

And sure enough, they answered me with awkward giggling as they stepped inside one by one.

Running up to my side right away, the fake gyaru hugged me from the side without even waiting for me to take the apron off, "You smell good, Kii… I think I'm hungrier for you than the dinner."

I flicked the girl's forehead before guiding her to one of the seats, "Yeah, right… I smell like what I cooked. Let's have dinner first. I'll sate your hunger for me later."

I whispered the last sentence to the girl which immediately drew out the blush on her face. She's obviously just acting a little playful with that phrase. She possibly picked that up from the other girls or Nami, specifically.

That girl was acting out her main heroine trait, giving tips to the fake gyaru who still hadn't reached the same level of intimacy with me. Satsuki couldn't be bothered with it, after all. That girl would rather tease Chii and make her envious.

After settling Chii there, I found Hifumi still standing there, instead, it was Hana who made her way to me.

Bearing the same expression when she's enacting her attempts to steal me, the girl was about to pounce at me but was stopped when our eyes intersected.

She looked like she was weighing her chances of not being pushed back by me considering we're in a situation where I'm with my girls. Which means, she's not at the top of my priority list. But then again, after everything that happened earlier, my feelings for her as well as my promise to compensate her, I could certainly tolerate her being proactive.

In any case, I still glanced at Hifumi to check. And surprisingly enough, she nodded her head in approval even though I hadn't conveyed what I was about to ask yet.

If I had to guess, she's being considerate because we're in Hana's house. Really, of all things they could pick up from me, it's my 'consideration'.

Mhm. I decided. I'll do something about that later… This day wouldn't end without reinforcing my relationship with them…

Upon affirming that in my mind, I made my move. Taking off the apron first, I approached Hana and guided her to her seat as if this was my dining room and not hers.

Well, that's irrelevant now when I took over her kitchen.

"Have you thought about what you will ask of me?"

"Not yet. But will you really do anything?"

"Of course. I promised. Besides… I still have my own goal to make you give up on stealing me. Even if you don't make a move on me, I will make a move on you."

The same as with Chii, I whispered that to Hana's ears before backing away to watch her reaction from a distance.

Then, without waiting for her to respond to it, I turned to the last girl who was already filled with anticipation.

This time, I didn't guide her right away but instead, pulled her into my embrace. Running my hand from her head to her cheek, I started caressing it as I put her under my heated gaze.

Hifumi's glasses fogged up instantly. The temperature rose on her face. My lips drew a genuine smile as I silently muttered, "I remembered. I haven't kissed you today… Should I?"

"Eh? T-they're waiting for us."

"Hmm? What of it? It's not like we're going away. Just say yes or no. I can take either answer."

Although I said that, my hand already moved to her chin, propping her head up for easier access. Besides, Hifumi was the same. Despite her words, her little tongue already made a move, wetting her dried lips, readying it for the kiss.

A few seconds later, instead of verbally answering, her head made a small movement. A nod.

And with that, I stopped holding back. Even before she could blink, my lips caught hers, starting a kiss that would make the two girls at the table impatient.

Yes. Because it took a minute for us to stop and when we were done, instead of guiding her as I did with the other two, I carried Hifumi in my arms when her knees weakened from the long and intense kiss we shared.

"Alright, shall we eat?" While donning a shameless smile, I broke the sudden silence as a result of what we showed them before taking my seat next to Hifumi.

Now that I think about it, this should also be our first time eating dinner together. If I also add the fact that I cooked for them, I guess this night was already as special as it could get, And this wouldn't be the end…